Arista Networks, Inc.
AUTOMATIC TCAM PROFILES

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method for generating a ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) profile includes obtaining an access control list (ACL) configuration and generating the TCAM profile by parsing the ACL configuration. Based upon the parsing, one or more configuration features are identified, each of the features based upon a context and direction of packet flow identified in the configuration. The context includes an interface type and a routing configuration type. Based upon identifying each of the one or more configuration features, a corresponding feature is generated in the TCAM profile. At least one qualifier and at least one action associated with the respective feature is identified and associated with the feature in the TCAM profile.